Bhole Baba gets clean chit in Hathras stampede that claimed 121 lives

IANS | February 21, 2025 11:25 AM

Lucknow, Feb 21 (IANS) The Judicial Commission investigating the tragic stampede in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, has submitted its final report to the Yogi Adityanath-led government. The incident, which took place on July 2, 2024, during a religious congregation, claimed 121 lives, most of them women, and left dozens injured.

3 empty buses explode in suspected terror attack near Tel Aviv

IANS | February 21, 2025 4:36 AM

Jerusalem, Feb 21 (IANS) Three empty buses exploded simultaneously in Israel's Tel Aviv area, while explosive devices were found on at least two others before they could detonate, in what police said was a "suspected terror attack".

Kash Patel becomes the first Indian-descent FBI Director

Yashwant Raj | February 21, 2025 1:53 AM

Washington, Feb 21 (IANS) The Republican-led US Senate on Thursday confirmed Kash Patel as the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), making him the first Indian-descent American to head the premier investigating agency.

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 10 TN fishermen

IANS | February 20, 2025 10:41 AM

Chennai, Feb 20 (IANS) The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested ten fishermen, hailing from Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu, for allegedly trespassing into its territorial waters.

HM Shah reviews implementation of 3 new criminal laws in J&K

IANS | February 18, 2025 2:26 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday chaired a review meeting on the implementation of three new criminal laws in Jammu and Kashmir. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who attended the meeting, later said that some weak areas were pointed out as needing immediate attention.